Jean Lagesse – 70 Golden Years!

As a result of reaching this milestone, Uncle Jean has been bestowed with the title of ‘Grand Old Toppie’ (‘Toppie’ is the familial term for an elderly person and is unwillingly first bestowed at the age of 50). It is a family thing… just go with it!

Let me tell you, I would love to be like my uncle at his age. Without a doubt, Uncle Jean is one of the strongest, most lively and good looking persons I know. He will most probably out live his sons at this rate, perhaps eve his grand children! I kid you not when I say that this is a man who exercises five times a week, eats incredibly healthily and has run the comrades marathon an unbelievable ten times! My uncle truly is an inspiration to us all!

Although today is my uncle’s birthday, his party was held on Sunday, 15th March 2009, at the secluded French Corner restaurant, in Northcliff, Johannesburg.

As is always the case with family, a fun filled and memorable time was had by all! I know that seems like a generic answer, but it is the truth. Seriously, it is *snicker*! The pictures from Uncle Jean’s 70th can be seen by clicking the spread of the album below.

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Hi, My name is Pascal Lagesse and I am doing researches on my family roots here in Mauritius and I am looking for a prson called Jean Lagesse whose father was Henri Lagesse who died ( supposedly) in Réunion island. He probably has a brother called Guy and (may be) another brother called Henri who was/is married to a Mauritian lady called Marie-Claire. I have been searching for this part of my family for 12 years now so please answer me even to tell me its the wrong Jean Lagesse.

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